At the Salzgittersee - Woman with crossbow wounded - Backgrounds remain unclear
After a woman was injured by a pistol at a lake in Salzgitter, many questions remain open for investigators. There are no significant new findings, a police spokeswoman said when asked. On Saturday evening, emergency services were called to the lake due to the injured woman. When they arrived, a bolt from the weapon was still in the victim's leg.
The 44-year-old woman was taken to a hospital. However, she was able to leave the hospital on Saturday itself, according to the police spokeswoman. Three Men, aged 33, 34, and 48, were quickly identified by the police as potential suspects, as a pistol was found with them on the same day.
Criminal proceedings were initiated against all three suspects for grievous bodily harm, and blood samples were taken. The two younger men were taken into police custody due to their aggressive behavior. However, since there was no legal basis for their detention, both are now free, the police spokeswoman said.
The background to the possible pistol attack remained unclear even a day after the incident. The investigators hope for witness statements from the many people who were at the Salzgitter lake on Saturday due to the summer weather.
The incident at Salzgitter's lake has raised concerns about criminality in the area. The police spokeswoman mentioned that they are focusing on three men from Salzgitter in connection with the incident. Ms. Fröhlich, a resident of Lower Saxony, expressed her surprise and concern about the incident occurring in her usual recreational spot.
